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If there's one thing that we have learned over the past couple of years it is that any release on the Permanent Press label is a release that is worthy of attention. A perfect case in point is the effervescent new CD by The Supers. This band tosses out perfect pop tunes one after another in such an effortless manner that you'd think this was recorded in an afternoon...but we KNOW better. Stuff this good requires work, dedication, and effort. But you'd sure never know it by listening to this. These guys obviously had a great deal of fun recording these tracks, and that overall good mood comes through our trusty fat speakers crystal clear throughout all twelve tunes on Spklanng! Actually, it is tempting to put these four cartoonish fellows into the power pop category...but the phrase has become so meaningless in recent years that it no longer applies to anything. Onto specifics...whether the band is bashing out macho pop ("Secret," "So Many Crooks") or going for a more pensive mood ("Only You," "Even Fools") they never fail to entertain. This is a project that was well conceived and well executed. Even the art on the inserts is a delight. Recommended listening for Spring 2001. (Rating: 5+)
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